The Westport Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Westport, Connecticut, operated by the Westport Astronomical Society and formerly known as the Rolnick Observatory. The observatory is located at the highest elevation in the town.[1] It was built upon the former BR-73 Nike missile site in the mid-1960s and has undergone several upgrades and refurbishments since then.[2][3]
 The observatory in 2012 | |||||
| Alternative names | Rolnick Observatory | ||||
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| Organization | Westport Astronomical Society | ||||
| Location | Westport, Connecticut, USA | ||||
| Coordinates | 41°10′16″N 73°19′49.80″W / 41.17111°N 73.3305000°W | ||||
| Website | www | ||||
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  Location of The Westport Observatory | |||||
See also
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edit- ^ "Westport Observatory homepage". The Westport Observatory. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ^ Anthony D'Amato & Ed Thelen. "Missile Sites". Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- ^ "Westport Astronomical Society". 10 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
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